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Needed: Reader Reminiscences

This week I haven’t settled on a column topic for next week but I seem to be brimming with ideas for future columns. While not helping on tomorrow’s deadline it does give me to time to solicit your memories on two long-time Ballard institutions (okay, technically Sunset Hill and Crown Hill).

First, I’m still pining over the loss of the Christmas House that featured the North Pole on NW 32nd (and 71st). If you have memories to share please comment below or email them to me.

Second, I’m not sure how long Dr. John Davis has been in practice as a Pediatric Dentist (85th and 14th NW) but he is really, really going to retire in early December. (We’ve seen it coming for years – especially since he started working only one day a week). This is a man who never lost his enthusiasm for teeth, and can do some mean yoyo tricks. I suspect that many of our paths have crossed with his over the years and in preparation for a piece on his retirement, I’d like to hear your memories.

Once again, send those stories my way please (atlargeinballard@yahoo.com). I need the help of the community memory.

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